Last updated: March 21, 2026
Socialmark, LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates socialmark.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle information in connection with the Site and the Socialmark Giving program. Your use of the Site is also governed by our Terms of Use.
Information You Provide
If you create an account or submit a grant application, we may collect:
Name and email address.
Profile information (such as bio or location, if provided).
Photos, written statements, and other content you submit.
Social media or website links you choose to include.
If you are under 18 (but at least 13), we may also collect:
Parent or guardian name and email address.
If you are selected for a grant, we may collect additional information required to administer the award, such as:
Payment details.
Tax documentation (such as a W-9 or equivalent).
Payment details and tax documentation are transmitted securely and retained only as long as required for tax and legal compliance.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the Site, such as:
IP address.
Browser type.
Pages visited and time spent on the Site.
This information is used for basic site functionality, security, and analytics.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site.
Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with the Site. This information is used in aggregate to improve the Site.
You can opt out by:
Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Adjusting your browser settings.
We use collected information to:
Operate and maintain the Site.
Review and administer grant applications.
Communicate with applicants.
Display approved applications publicly (as described in the Grant Guidelines).
Administer grant awards, if applicable.
Improve our platform and user experience.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information:
With service providers that help operate the Site (such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing).
With third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.
Analytics data may be processed by Google in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
If your application is accepted for display, certain information will be publicly visible on the Site, including:
Your name.
Profile details.
Submitted photos and written content.
Social media or website links you provided.
This public display is an essential part of the program.
Depending on your location (including the EEA, UK, or California), you may have rights to:
Access your personal information.
Request correction or deletion.
Object to or limit certain processing.
To make a request, contact: [email protected]
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information.
Categories of Information We Collect
Identifiers: name, email address, IP address.
Personal information: phone number, mailing address (if provided for grant administration).
Internet activity: browsing history on the Site, interactions with the Site.
User-generated content: photos, written statements, and profile information you submit.
How We Use This Information
We use this information to operate the Site, administer the grant program, communicate with applicants, and improve our platform, as described in this Privacy Policy.
Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Your California Rights
You have the right to request access to, deletion of, or correction of your personal information. You also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (though we do not engage in these practices). We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]
Account information is retained while your account is active. If you request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (such as tax records related to grant awards).
We may also retain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, which we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Applicants between the ages of 13 and 17 may participate in the Socialmark Giving grant program with parental or guardian consent. We collect guardian contact information to verify consent. For more details, see the Minors section of our Grant Guidelines.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: [email protected]